Pokémon through history: How the games have changed

This is a special year for Pokémon fans - 2021 rings in the 25th anniversary of this world-conquering franchise, two and a half decades since the release of the original game on Nintendo’s Game Boy. Since then there have been countless spin-offs, movies, TV shows, an enormous card game, and more merchandise than a Farfetch’d could shake a leek at. Through it all, though, there have been the main Pokémon games, steadily expanding the roster of monsters and introducing us to new lands....

June 21, 2025 · 6 min · 1100 words · Nancy Randall

Prevent this Baldur’s Gate 3 softlock by securing this item – and learn the fix (BG3)

There’s nothing worse than getting softlocked — having no way to progress forward — and you may think this happened to you inBaldur’s Gate 3Act 2. Once you reach the Shadowlands, if you don’t have a working Moonlantern or a Pixie, you may think you can’t get to Moonrise Towers and therefore can’t progress through the campaign. I thought I was softlocked, doomed to reload an old save near the start of my time in the Shadowlands....

June 21, 2025 · 5 min · 917 words · Timothy Smith

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Shows a Sneak Peek of Its DLC

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crownwill receive a story expansion that will take us to the dark Mount Qaf, marking the grand return of a legendary video game saga, this time in the form of a 2D metroidvania with combat and platforming, a genre that’s been quite popular in recent years. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Shows DLC Teaser On September 17, the Ubisoft game will release an expansion titled Mask of Darkness, of which little is known so far, though a small video preview was shown a few hours ago....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 335 words · Andrew Moore

QNED Vs. OLED: What's The Difference And Which Is Better For TV Displays?

QNED Vs. OLED: What’s The Difference And Which Is Better For TV Displays? Shopping for a new TV isn’t easy these days as they come with so many acronyms and abbreviations that even the most tech-savvy among us might have trouble deciphering them all. Before making a purchase, you might need to know about things like quantum dots,the difference between active versus passive 3D TVs, orwhether an 8K TV is worth the price tag, just to make an educated decision....

June 21, 2025 · 5 min · 1064 words · Joshua Jackson

Saquan Barkley Reverse Flips His Way onto Madden NFL 26 Cover

Despite the position being undervalued for the last ten years, the return of the running back is officially happening in the NFL.Last year, Christian McCaffrey was on the cover of Madden NFL 25.This was the first time a running back had been featured since Peyton Hillis. While McCaffrey’s season didn’t go so well, running back saw a revitalization last year as an increased amount of touchdowns came from the running position....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 531 words · Walter Wade

Sony LSPX-S2 Glass Sound Speaker is perfect for those romantic moments

The second iteration of theSony’sglass speaker, this new model features an improved design that will instantly add a bit of class to any room you put it in. Looking more like an elaborate little table lamp than a speaker, the device is actually both a light and a high-res audio compatible speaker, with Sony hiding the speaker elements into the clever design. The light, which is a small LED, has 32 levels of brightness and can be set to flicker like a candle too....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 364 words · Xavier Riley

Square Enix Announces Lost Sphear from Creators of I Am Setsuna

It’s always a big deal for the RPG world when Square Enix announces a new game, and they have done so today, with the announcement of Lost Sphear, developed by the Tokyo RPG Factory who created the acclaimed I Am Setsuna. The game will launch for the PS4, PC and Switch in early 2018, at a 49.99 USD launch price. They released an announcement trailer which you can watch below:...

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 250 words · Andrew Johnston

Super Mario Party Jamboree Beat FC 25 in UK Sales Charts

Nintendo’s latest Switch hitSuper Mario Party Jamboreehas beaten FC 25 to take the number one spot in the UK games sales charts, according to GFK Entertainment. Tomb Raider I-III Remastered has also debuted in physical stores to take fourth place behind Hogwarts Legacy and the footie game. Super Mario Party Jamboree Takes Top Place in UK Sales Charts Super Mario Party Jamboree is a huge hit so far in the British isles and has taken first place as of October 19....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 451 words · Daniel King

T-Mobile SDA Review

“Why you can trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ T-Mobile will soon be releasing their SDA Smartphone to the public in February. Priced at $299.99 with activation, it’s aimed to be a decent entry-level phone for those looking to try the Windows Mobile platform out....

June 21, 2025 · 7 min · 1279 words · Kristen Hopkins

Ten awesome apps you will only find in the App Store

Apple has their list and we have ours. Apple has compiled a list of apps that are only available in the App Store. We’ve gone through their list and hand-picked our favorite top 10 for your reading pleasure… Mikey Hooks From the same guys that brought you the popular side scrolling adventureMikey Shorts. This exciting platformer gives you all the rope swinging action that is lacking in the updated version Pitfall....

June 21, 2025 · 4 min · 698 words · Bobby Stanley

The Best Skills for Sciel in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Scielis one of the most useful characters inClair Obscur: Expedition 33. She doesn’t just heal or do damage, she does both, and more, depending on the skills you give her. What makes her really interesting is how her moves build on each other. She marks enemies with something called Foretell, and then uses other skills to make those marks explode for extra effects. 7 Best Games Like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has taken inspiration from some of these games on the list, which are perfect for players who loved playing it....

June 21, 2025 · 6 min · 1183 words · Spencer Mullins

The best TV shows that only lasted one season

Finding a TV show you like can feel like a chore. You can be endlessly scrolling in your cable guide, flipping through dozens upon dozens ofNetflix titles, checking out all theHulu originalsuntil something strikes your fancy, or rewatching your older favorite NBC sitcoms onPeacock. You’ve had so many people tell you that you HAVE to watch a specific show, but when you watched the first episode, it didn’t hook you like you thought it would (and you haven’t had the heart to tell people that you didn’t watch it through....

June 21, 2025 · 11 min · 2186 words · Jennifer Leonard

The Witcher 3 Sells 6 Million Copies in 6 Weeks

In anopen letterto fans and gamers,The Witcher 3developer CD Projekt Red revealed today that the third entry in their Witcher franchise has sold over 6 million copies in the 6 weeks since its launch. That is a pretty impressive number in such a short time. Most games are lucky to have sold that many in the entirety of their existence, much less 6 weeks in. In the letter head of studio Adam Badowski goes on to thank the fans of the game and gives some insight into the motivations that drive the studio....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 505 words · Jason Anderson